Chemistry Teacher
Tormead School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £44,500, depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2023
Job overview
Tormead is seeking to appoint, for September 2023, two strong honours graduates to teach Chemistry. These posts would equally suit someone who is looking to start a career in the subject, or someone who already has some experience in the profession. The successful candidates will teach classes in Chemistry from years 7 to 13 in a lively and ambitious Department, as well as taking a full part in the life of this busy and friendly school. Having the ability to teach Biology at KS3 and/or KS4 would be desirable.
We are looking for energetic characters who can effectively communicate their enthusiasm for Chemistry and bring some humour as well as subject knowledge with them. The successful candidates will have an excellent knowledge of, and a real enthusiasm for Chemistry and are likely to hold a good honours degree in Chemistry (or related subject).
They will be self-motivated and will relish the challenge presented by being part of a forward-thinking Department. A commitment to students, the department and the wider life of the School, plus a firm grasp of curricular developments are important as are empathy, being well organised, a sense of humour and the ability to enhance the department’s delivery and development of Chemistry.
All teachers are expected and encouraged to participate in the wider life of our outstandingly successful school.
Tormead has its own salary scale.
All staff are expected to make a contribution to the extra-curricular life of the School.
To apply for this role please complete the application and equal opportunities form found on the website along with an accompanying letter addressed to Mr David Boyd (Head) and send to recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 31 January 2023
Interviews will take place: w/c Monday 6 February 2023.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application.
Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers. The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.
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About Tormead School
About the School
Tormead is a 4 to 18 GSA girls’ day school on an attractive site in Guildford. Building developments over the past ten years have transformed the School. The gracious original features of the building have been retained within the stunning new developments. Academic standards are consistently high, and the School has more girls applying than it has places for at 11+. A number arrive in Reception and stay through to Sixth Form; others arrive from a large range of state and independent schools at 11+.
Having participated in a dynamic careers programme, Sixth Formers progress to a wide range of courses at established universities, as well as take up prestigious apprenticeships. The School achieved ‘excellent’ in both parts of its last ISI inspection. Our commitment to IT innovation has led us to achieve the status of becoming an Apple Distinguished School.
Tormead values individuality, celebrates a diversity of achievement and encourages girls to follow their own dreams. Girls come to understand the importance of service and community amidst mutual support. Academic and extra-curricular pursuits offer challenge and breadth for everyone.
Underpinning this is a wholehearted commitment to the wellbeing of the girls. Highly responsive in the face of the constant, shifting challenges for young people, pastoral care at the School ensures the girls leave ready to achieve sustainable success in higher education and beyond.
Our Values:
- We treat everyone with respect and dignity.
- We deliver academic excellence.
- We enrich through a broad and varied curriculum.
- We celebrate effort and achievement.
- We bring out the best in our girls.
- We prepare our girls for life beyond school.
Leadership:
The Head leads the whole school with the support of a leadership team in the Senior School and one in the Prep School. The Executive Group consists of the Head, Bursar, Head of Prep School, Deputy Head (Academic), Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Deputy Head (External Relations). The Senior Management Team also includes the Assistant Head (Director of Studies), Assistant Head (Teaching & Learning) and Assistant Head (Co-Curricular). The Prep School Senior Leadership Team consists of the Head of Prep School, Deputy Head, Head of KS1 and Director of Studies.
School Structure:
The general pattern in the Prep School is one form in Reception to Year 2 and two forms in Years 3 to 6. In the Senior School, there are approximately 100 girls in each year. In Year 7, about 40 girls arrive from the Prep School and about 50 come from a wide variety of state and independent schools.
Pastoral:
Tormead has a well-deserved reputation for excellent pastoral care. Relationships between staff and girls and between girls of different ages are warm and strong. The atmosphere is one of respectful informality, where thoughtful behaviour is based on the School values, rather than lengthy rules and punishments. The House system strengthens cross-age group relationships and involves several much-anticipated annual events such as the House Fashion and Dance competition. There are many avenues of pastoral support for the girls with Form Tutors and Heads of Year, overseen by the Deputy Head (Pastoral), as well as two qualified school counsellors, two trained healthcare staff and three pupil wellbeing support staff.
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